Deptrans warned of heavy rains and winds of up to 15 m/s in Moscow by the end of the day

Heavy rains and winds of up to 15 m/s covered Moscow and will continue until the end of the day. This was announced on July 21 in the press service of the metropolitan Department of Transport.

"According to forecasters, rain with thunderstorms and winds of up to 15 m/s are expected in Moscow by the end of the day," the department wrote on its Telegram channel.

They advised drivers to avoid sudden maneuvers, not to be distracted by the phone while driving, and not to park cars under trees or rickety structures.

"The situation on the road is monitored 24/7 by the Situation Center and the crews of the Data Center Highway Patrol," the department added.

Izvestia's footage from the capital and the Moscow Region shows people moving through underpasses knee-deep in water, while the city is flooded with heavy rain.

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Experts predict that the rains will last until the end of the week.

On the same day, the Hydrometeorological Center reported that cloudy weather, heavy rain, and thunderstorms and hail were expected in Moscow on July 21. In the Moscow region, it will be from +21 to +26 degrees during the day, and at night the temperature may drop to +13.

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